Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by A.C. Read Appraisal ServiceSettling an estate is an important and sometimes stressful task. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as swiftly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone involved. We've shown that we're experts in producing the best appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to depend on. There are required needs for everyone; we understand these necessities and are comfortable to dealing with all parties involved. In our company, we are used to dealing with the courts in assembling appraisal reports that meet their requirements. Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your specific estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our experience to work for you. Generally, settling an estate requires an accurate appraisal report to determine fair market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that thinking about getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there are times that the date of an appraisal report deviates from the date of your loss. A.C. Read Appraisal Service assures that we are comfortable with the procedures and requirements needed by revenue services to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical obligations stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our staff to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones. People often forget that the IRS requires documents filed to support the numbers involved in estate sales. An exhaustive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. This sort of report will definitely substantiate the evidence that the numbers expressed within the report are well-founded and accurate. Having a professional appraisal from A.C. Read Appraisal Service gives the executor irrefutable facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and PA state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the report if it is ever refuted. An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. |